2014-12-04 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Motion and Vote : Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to include this recommendation into the draft report subject to additional language consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry and all commissioners present voted aye. F. Explore a flexible schedule model for employees. Ms. Kierkiewicz stated this recommendation came from looking through all the letters and reflecting on the meetings they’ve had with the different department heads. Ms. Kierkiewicz stated Ms. Kelly wanted to know how employees would be kept accountable for their flex time and thinks it’s something the Commission should consider recommending. Mr. Espejo thinks its fine as written. Ms. Maddox thinks there are a number of employees that already take advantage of flexible schedules and Ms. Kelly’s concern was the accountability factor, if employees are doing that. Mr. Perry stated he asked this question to the Water Department and would favor trying out a 4-day week, with some people working on Fridays and some people working on Mondays. Ms. Kierkiewicz doesn’t want to get too specific and thinks the more general the better. Ms. Garson replied the 4-day/10-hour is part of collective bargaining, it is not in the agreements now but it can be explored which is what the recommendation says. Ms. Kierkiewicz asked Ms. Garson if the Commission needed to be more specific then what is stated. Ms. Garson replied the Commission can provide examples for the report. Ms. Maddox agrees with the way it reads now with the inclusion of examples. Mr. Mitchell thinks it’s wonderful and in looking at page 11 of the last report, it gives specific language they could use. Ms. Kierkiewicz said they could also highlight the success in certain departments, like Research and Development, who have flex schedules. Ms. Maddox clarified this recommendation will be carried forward to the next meeting. Ms. Garson asked if the recommendation should be moved into the draft report. Ms. Kierkiewicz asked if they could still talk about examples at the next meeting. Ms. Garson replied, yes, and it can also be discussed in the draft report. Motion and Vote : Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to include this recommendation into the draft report subject to additional language consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Matsuda and all commissioners present voted aye. G. Explore use of debit and credit cards at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Ms. Maddox asked Ms. Kierkiewicz if she wanted to continue with this recommendation. Ms. Kierkiewicz said she believes this came up during one of their discussions on the inability to pay for vehicle stickers with a debit or credit card; only cash or checks is accepted. She said this does not need to recommend a specific system, but to explore this. Motion and Vote : Mr. Matsuda moved to include this recommendation into the draft report subject to additional language consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry and all commissioners present voted aye. 18